Remember a cherry cola from the soda fountain? This frozen version comes with a splash of bourbon. Frozen cherries, cola ice cubes and lime juice blend into a sweet, refreshing slushie made for backyard get-togethers or a lazy afternoon on the patio. Freeze the cola ahead of time, and the blender takes care of the rest. Whipped cream and a cherry on top? Might as well.

Boozy Cherry Coke and Bourbon Slushie are in a glass with whipped cream, and a cherry, red, and white straw is on the counter. A can of Coke and a bottle of Bourbon are on the counter beside the frozen cocktail.

Servings: 2
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Freeze Time: At least 5 hours, preferably overnight

Ingredients

2 ounces Bourbon
⅓ cup frozen cherries
9 ounces Cola Soda (any brand)
lime
whipped cream (for garnish)
maraschino cherries (for garnish)

A bag of dark sweet cherries, pitted that are frozen on the counter beside a can of Coca-Cola two limes and a bottle of bourbon all on the counter.

Get the full printable instructions with measurements at the bottom of the post in the recipe card.

Step-by-Step Directions

Step 1: Pour 6 ounces (¾ cup) of cola into an ice cube tray, leaving a little room in each compartment for expansion. Freeze for at least 5 hours, or until solid. Overnight works well.

Cola being poured into ice tray slots on the counter.

Step 2: Add the frozen cola cubes, frozen cherries, bourbon, lime juice, and the remaining 3 ounces of cola to a blender suitable for crushing ice. Blend until smooth and slushy.

Squeezing a lime into a plastic cup on the counter.

Pouring frozen cherries over frozen cola soda, and lime juice in a plastic cup on the counter.

Pouring 2 ounces of bourbon over top of frozen cherries, frozen cola ice cubes and lime juice in a plastic cup on the counter.

Pouring Coca-Cola over top of bourbon, frozen cherries, frozen cola ice cubes and lime juice in a plastic cup on the counter.

On the counter is a plastic cup that belongs to a high-speed magic Bullock blender, layered frozen Coca-Cola ice cubes, regular Coca-Cola, lime juice, frozen cherries, and bourbon all on the counter.

Blending all of the ingredients in a high-speed blender on the counter.

Step 3: Divide between two glasses. Top with whipped cream and a maraschino cherry; add a lime wedge if desired, and serve immediately.

🍋 Simply Made Suggestions

Freeze ahead: Keep cola cubes ready in the freezer so you can blend a batch without the wait.
Use pitted cherries: Frozen sweet cherries add fruit flavor and help create the slushy texture.
Adjust the consistency: If it’s too thick to blend, add a small splash of cola. If it’s too thin, blend in a few more frozen cherries or cola cubes.
Try dark rum: Substitute an equal amount of dark rum for the bourbon.
Make it alcohol-free: Replace the bourbon with an equal amount of cola.
Keep the toppings optional: Whipped cream and a cherry give it that soda-fountain finish, but it’s delicious without them.

❤️ Before You Go…

Keep your blender handy for our Frozen Pineapple Coconut Margaritas or Peach Schnapps Slushie. For more seasonal drink ideas, browse our Autumn Cocktails & Mocktails.

Cherry Cola and Bourbon Slushie

Frozen cherries, cola ice cubes, bourbon, and lime juice blend into a refreshing slushie for two. Freeze the cola ahead of time, then blend and top with whipped cream and a cherry—might as well go all out!

Tara

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Total Time 5 5

Servings

Equipment

high-speed blender
ice cube tray

Ingredients

2 oz Bourbon
⅓ cup frozen cherries
9 oz Cola Soda (any brand)
lime (juice from one lime)
whipped cream for garnish
maraschino cherries for garnish

Instructions

Pour 6 ounces (¾ cup) of cola into an ice cube tray, leaving a little room in each compartment for expansion. Freeze for at least 5 hours, or until solid. Overnight works well.
Add the frozen cola cubes, frozen cherries, bourbon, lime juice, and the remaining 3 ounces of cola to a blender suitable for crushing ice. Blend until smooth and slushy.
Divide between two glasses. Top with whipped cream and a maraschino cherry, add a lime wedge if desired, and serve immediately.